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‘We Heard the Bells on Christmas Day’

BY HILTON KNIGHT IN LOVING MEMORY OF BARBARA M. KNIGHT OPINION —  I have fond memories of my childhood as the ninth of 11 children. The times I cherish most are the times of an older sister allowing me to sit on her lap for hours and reading poetry she loved. I...
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Moore resigns as OHS head coach

BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika High School must now look for a new head football coach after Bryan Moore abruptly resigned at an emergency Opelika City Schools Board of Education meeting on Dec. 19. Moore, who was named OHS’ 22nd head coach on Dec....
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Holiday “dos and don’ts” for dementia care | Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Tips to Create a Dementia-Friendly Holiday Season

CONTRIBUTED BY AFA ALABAMA — With the holiday season in full swing, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering five holiday “dos and don’ts” to help the over seven million American families caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease and other...
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Moores Mill, Society Hill roundabout construction expected to begin in January

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Moores Mill Road and Society Hill Road is expected to begin during the week of Jan. 5. Signage notifying motorists of the work will be in place beginning on Dec. 22....
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Grandma Val’s hits the Road

Grandma Val’s hits the Road

Dec 16, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY GRANDMAVAL’S LEMONADE AND MORE AUBURN — Grandma Val’s Lemonade & More, in partnership with GVL Beverage Company, is hitting the...

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